Official movie poster for Maria Candelaria (1944), a drama romance film

Maria Candelaria(1944)

María Candelaria (Xochimilco)

7.3(43)1h 42m1944-01-20
DramaRomance

Maria Candelaria Synopsis

A young journalist asks an old artist about the portrait of a naked Indian woman that he has in his study. The artist tells the story of Maria Candelaria, a young Indian woman who was rejected by her own people for being the daughter of a prostitute. She is protected by a young Indian man, Lorenzo Rafael, who has fallen in love with her.

Maria Candelaria (1944) is a drama and romance film directed by Emilio Fernández, released on January 20, 1944 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Dolores del Río, Pedro Armendáriz, Alberto Galán and Margarita Cortés. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 43 ratings.

Director:
Emilio Fernández
Writers:
Mauricio Magdaleno, Emilio Fernández
Producers:
Agustín J. Fink
Cinematographer:
Gabriel Figueroa
Composer:
Francisco Domínguez
Production:
Films Mundiales
Status:
Released

Maria Candelaria Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 43 ratings.

CinemaSerf

7/10

Talk about the sins of the father... well this time it's the sins of the mother that have earned the eponymous girl (Dolores del Rio) the enmity of her devout and rather hypocritical neighbours. Her troubles have only been exacerbated by her relationship with the dashing "Lorenzo Rafael" (Pedro Armendáriz) which is causing some jealousy too - especially from the vocal and quite obnoxious "Lupe" (Margarita Cortés).…

Reviewed on March 9, 2024

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Maria Candelaria – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Maria Candelaria online?

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Maria Candelaria (1944) is available to stream on fuboTV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Maria Candelaria?

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The main cast of Maria Candelaria (1944) includes Dolores del Río, Pedro Armendáriz, Alberto Galán, Margarita Cortés and Miguel Inclán. The film was directed by Emilio Fernández. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Maria Candelaria released?

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Maria Candelaria was released on January 20, 1944 and runs for 1h 42m.

Is Maria Candelaria worth watching?

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Maria Candelaria (1944) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 43 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.